Lamachus, Archon of the Republic of Cherson. Lamachus Zetho, his successor. Zetho Theodorus, a young noble (brother to Irene), in love with Gycia. Theodorus Bardanes, first Senator. Bardanes Ambassador to Bosphorus. The Senators of Cherson. Two Labourers. Gycia, daughter of Lamachus. Gycia Irene, a lady—her friend, in love with Asander. Irene Melissa, an elderly lady in waiting on Gycia. Melissa Child, daughter of the Gaoler. Citizens, etc. GYCIA.